NR 2002- 60
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE			
Contact:  Dean DeBuck (202) 874-5770
July 17, 2002				


OCC Unveils New Version of Web-based Manual
To Ease Access to Updated Application Requirements

WASHINGTON -- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced today that 
the first  six booklets in the Comptroller's Licensing Manual are now available 
on the OCC's Internet site.  

The Licensing Manual contains information on corporate applications, such as 
charter and merger applications, and other policies and procedures on corporate 
changes sought by national banks.  It replaces the Corporate Manual.

"The electronic format of the licensing manual assures that national banks will 
have easy access to a resource on standards and procedures for applications that 
is always up to date," said Julie L. Williams, First Senior Deputy Comptroller 
and Chief Counsel.

The OCC will be able to update the Licensing Manual electronically on a regular 
basis, an option that was not available with the Corporate Manual, which was 
published in both print and electronic versions.

The first six Licensing Manual booklets are available on the OCC's website at 
www.occ.treas.gov/corpapps/corpapplic.htm.  The booklets address changes in law 
or regulation and changes in policy or procedures.  The six revised booklets, 
dated June 2002, cover corporate changes that include branches and relocations, 
branch closings and fiduciary powers.  Eventually, the Licensing Manual will 
contain 25 revised booklets.

The OCC will print and mail copies of Licensing Manual booklets to those without 
access to the Internet. Requests should be directed to: Licensing, Comptroller 
of the Currency, 250 E Street S.W., Mail Stop 3-8, Washington, DC 20219-0001. 


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The OCC charters, regulates and examines approximately 2,200 national banks and 52 
federal branches of foreign banks in the U.S., accounting for more than 54 percent 
of the nation's banking assets. Its mission is to ensure a safe and sound and 
competitive national banking system that supports the citizens, communities and 
economy of the United States.